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A brief history of FOCO
News

A brief history of FOCO

  • Mike DeBoer
  • Sep 26, 2018
  • 0

The Gazette revisits the short but illustrious history of "fake Homecoming."

Police prepare for official Homecoming on Saturday
News

Police prepare for official Homecoming on Saturday

  • Grace To
  • Oct 19, 2017
  • 0

London Police Services is working hard to engage Western administration and the student council regarding future homecoming preparations and preventative strategies.

2017 Homecoming focuses on more promotion, new contest
News

2017 Homecoming focuses on more promotion, new contest

  • Martin Allen
  • Updated May 23, 2018
  • 0

Toques, ticket prices and tuition draws are some of the changes Western's October Homecoming has undergone since last year. 

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Eyes on the prize
Sports
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Eyes on the prize

  • Mike DeBoer
  • Updated May 23, 2018
  • 0

At 7–0, the Mustangs starting quarterback, Chris Merchant, is still focused on the moment.

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5 Mustangs alumni you should know
Sports

5 Mustangs alumni you should know

  • Charlie O'Connor Clarke
  • Updated Nov 12, 2017
  • 0

Did you know a Western alum played with Teemu Selanne? Or that a Mustang won three Olympic gold medals? 

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Homecoming football: a Mustangs tradition to hold onto
Sports

Homecoming football: a Mustangs tradition to hold onto

  • Mike DeBoer
  • Updated May 23, 2018
  • 0

The Mustangs face off with the Ottawa Gee-Gees on Homecoming on Oct. 21.

Homecoming Football 2016
Sports

Homecoming Football 2016

  • Mike DeBoer
  • Oct 28, 2016
  • 0

McMaster hasn't yet seen an offensive line quite like this year's.

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Head to head: Who's winning this Homecoming, Mustangs or the McMaster Marauders?
Sports
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Head to head: Who's winning this Homecoming, Mustangs or the McMaster Marauders?

  • Gazette Sports
  • Oct 20, 2016
  • 0

The Mustangs football team will take on the McMaster Marauders in this weekend's Homecoming game. Placed first and third in the Ontario University Athletics rankings, respectively, the match is expected to be competitive. 

Homecoming costs average $100,000
Sports

Homecoming costs average $100,000

  • Claire Palmer
  • Oct 20, 2016
  • 0

How much does it cost to plan the biggest party of the year? 

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"Western Lives Matter" banner sparks controvery
News
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"Western Lives Matter" banner sparks controvery

  • Sabrina Fracassi
  • Oct 5, 2016
  • 0

With photos from Homecoming flooding social media, one on Instagram made national news for its controversial messaging.

Western cruises to win on Homecoming
Sports

Western cruises to win on Homecoming

  • Mike DeBoer
  • Oct 2, 2016
  • 0

The Western Mustangs improved to 5-1 with a 45-26 win over the Laurier Golden Hawks.

USC pushes 'Fall Festival' in bid to provide alternative programming to Broughdale
News

USC pushes 'Fall Festival' in bid to provide alternative programming to Broughdale

  • Sabrina Fracassi
  • Sep 26, 2016
  • 0

Some of the activities include a hot air balloon ride, a stunt jump activity, an obstacle course, a haunted house, and plenty of carnival games.

City and police warn students about 'unofficial Hoco'
News

City and police warn students about 'unofficial Hoco'

  • Rita Rahmati
  • Sep 26, 2016
  • 0

As October approaches, Western students and other London citizens are getting prepared for “unofficial HOCO.”

Senate recap: Discussions on diversity, Hoco and governance
News

Senate recap: Discussions on diversity, Hoco and governance

  • Bradley Metlin
  • Jun 3, 2016
  • 0

On Friday, the Senate met and discussed, among other things, the recent assault on PhD student Mohammad Sharifi and the decision to move Homecoming to late October.

Students awarded for saving a life on HOCO
News

Students awarded for saving a life on HOCO

  • Rita Rahmati
  • Jan 27, 2016
  • 0

Two students were awarded citizens citations for saving the life of a Western student last homecoming.

Purple Store made $55,000 in gross profits in September
News

Purple Store made $55,000 in gross profits in September

  • Katie Lear
  • Nov 6, 2015
  • 0

The Purple Store reported approximately $55,000 in gross profits during September, according to USC secretary-treasurer Jonathan English.


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OUA Recovery Plan may see schedule, rule modifications for the 2021-22 season
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OUA Recovery Plan may see schedule, rule modifications for the 2021-22 season

The upcoming OUA season could have schedule reductions, regional competition, training camp alterations and other modifications heading into the fall.

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Editorial: Western was right to shut down residence, but students need accommodations
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Editorial: Western was right to shut down residence, but students need accommodations

Western was right to close residence after winter break. But, closing buildings abruptly just a few days before the start of classes meant students were left scrambling — and Western should be generous accommodating students who need to come back.

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Letter to the Editor: Forfeiting the Game
Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Forfeiting the Game

Last year, the Western softball team received bright purple pants for our new uniform. They were the first ball pants that actually fit me well — not too tight in the thighs or loose in the waist.

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Handful of music classes continue in-person through lockdown
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Handful of music classes continue in-person through lockdown

While most courses transitioned online in the provincial-wide lockdown, some music students still head to Talbot College with instruments — and masks — in hand.

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Fakirani warned for using another campaign's colour in ads, EGC rules

The EGC formally warned Zamir Fakirani Tuesday after finding the candidate used another presidential campaign’s colour throughout his ads.

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